Press Releases: Remarks With German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen Before Their Meeting

Press Releases: Remarks With German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen Before Their Meeting
Remarks

Mike Pompeo
Secretary of State

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

June 20, 2018

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SECRETARY POMPEO: Wonderful to see you.

DEFENSE MINISTER VON DER LEYEN: Thank you so much.

SECRETARY POMPEO: Welcome. (Inaudible.)

DEFENSE MINISTER VON DER LEYEN: Nice to be here. (Inaudible) this important time.

SECRETARY POMPEO: It is.

DEFENSE MINISTER VON DER LEYEN: So thank you.

SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you. It’s wonderful to see you. Thank you all.

QUESTION: Madam Minister, (inaudible) does the German Government --

SECRETARY POMPEO: This is a really special relationship and we’re looking forward to our conversation. Thanks, everyone.

DEFENSE MINISTER VON DER LEYEN: Thank you.

QUESTION: Madam Minister, does the German Government believe that they’re owed an apology by the Trump administration?

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Published June 20, 2018 at 10:39PM
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